§ 42602 School District Unbudgeted Income

Education Code·California

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•School boards can use extra money they get during the year, even if it wasn't planned in the budget.
•They need most of the board members to agree and the county superintendent to say it's okay.
•This rule is more important than other budget rules for schools.

Example

A school gets a surprise donation of $10,000 from a local business.

The school board can decide to use this money for new computers, even if it wasn't in their original budget. They just need most of the board to vote yes and the county superintendent to approve.

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§ 42602 School District Unbudgeted Income

Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 42600 and 42610 or any provision of this code to the contrary, the governing board of any school district may, by a majority vote of its membership, and with the approval of the county superintendent of schools, budget and use any unbudgeted income provided during the fiscal year from any source. (Amended by Stats. 1987, Ch. 917, Sec. 23.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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governing board school district majority vote county superintendent of schools unbudgeted income

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Education Code. Section 42602.

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